Does anybody else think floyds relatively low workrate will be a problem against pac?

I thought the same thing about Hamed going into the Barrera fight(look at the punchrates of MAB vs Morales 1, know way could Naz have kept up with either of them)and it was always going to be a major problem for RJJ and Hops against JC.

Anyway, people are under the misapprehension that he always has loads in reserve, when in truth he just doesnt (cant?) throw loads of punches, hence the potshotting, and laying on the ropes shoulder rolling.
Against a really busy guy like Pac, i think this could be his undoing.

Im not denying Floyds brilliance, but anybody else see this as a major factor in Pacs chances of victory?

 

Yes but its not like PW work Rate.

 

YUP! He'll be force to fight at a rate he's uncomfortable with and he'll have a tough time. But I think he'll be elusive enough to keep distance between PAC and himself and do his best to out point pAC. But he'll get caught and cornered, which will force him to fight! Which I can't wait to see. But you feel like I do.. Although I think Floyd will win a very close razor thin decision. But PAC winning is definitley likely as well. Fight to me is a toss up.

 

Pauls work rate is more constant and predictable. PAC's is spuratic and coming from all angles...in and out...lead lefts, lead upper cuts, 5-6 punch combos and he'll be out, regroup, dart in and out. It's gonna be a problem. Pauls physical demensions make Paul all kinds of problems for anyone at 147! Coupled with his style and work rate it's damn near impossible to beat this kid.

 

Workrate is always a concern but not really as much when you're dealing with a elite defensive counter-puncher who wants you to punch so he can make you pay. PBF isn't bothered by all out workrate this is a myth, he eats guys like that for lunch, Chavez and Ndou are perfect examples of it. If Pac was using educated pressure working behind a strong jab, while cutting off the ring and going to the body I'd be more concerned but not with the style in which he attacks other than the angles he comes from there's nothing complicated about it. Not only that when have you seen anyone land a 3 or 4 punch combo on PBF or even attempt one? There's your answer right there.

 

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Maybe you know, i've never thought about it like that. But as much as i criticise FM for his constant dodging of fighters. It does seem he trains like a beast from all the reports i see and read.

 

Yes. YES! I've been saying over and over that Pacquiao will force Mayweather to be overly defensive, and that will be his (Mayweather's) downfall.

 

no. pbf will make pac fight his fight. and floyd's workrate might be low but he's so accurate. if the judges like aggresion then maybe pac can win rounds by just being active, but i think pbf will make pac fight his fight, and win a boring decision. but if there's anyone who has a chance to beat floyd it's pac. if thre's anyone that will force floyd to fight it should be pac.

 

I would think that it may, at the very least, force a side of Mayweather not seen in many, many years. I hope the fight turns out to be an exhibition of why Boxing is the worlds greatest sport, past and present. Floyd NEEDS Manny right now, more than ever...

 

No. Floyd doesn't have a low workrated because he has to, or because he lacks stamina or he's old. He has a low workrate because he forces his opponent to fight at his tempo and takes them out of their game.

 

Yes. It's a huge misconception that Floyd has great stamina. His style is possibly the least taxing way you can fight. Throwing punches is what takes up the most energy. Moving around does not.
Floyd may very well have the stamina to keep up with Pac, but judging only from past fights, Pac's stamina is better as he throws power punches on a consistent basis.

But, I think Floyd is skilled enough to make the fight pace slow down. He will use his movement, (and holding when needed) to avoid having to go to a shoot out.

 

Its probably the main thing that makes me fell slightly uncomfortable with picking floyd, with his defence and in my opinion good chin i find it difficult seeing pac knocking him out. I also think mayweather counter punches will be very effective against pac.

But mayweather needs to be more offensive than he has been recently, because pac will throws a lot of shots and some of these will land, and if rounds are close, we know that judges like to give them to those who are busier

 

Watch floyd when he was at lower weights (particarly 130). He threw lots of shots there and never had any issues stamina wise. He has very good stamina (pacs may well be better though)

 

That was a long time ago! But he does obviously train hard. I'd imagine his stamina is at least very good. He hasn't had to show it to us though.